Taking The Plunge: How To Style The Deep V Trend For Daytime

Deep V trend

by Hayley Spencer |
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While plunging necklines are nothing new on the red carpet, the trend is firmly back in favour, and it’s big for daytime, too. The deeper the V, the better.

While décolletage had serious presence on the Golden Globes red carpet with the likes of Kirsten Dunst, stars such as Danielle Bronstein, Margaret Zhang and Lucy Williams are schooling us in how to do the daylight deep V.

Though, before you cast your mind back to the Noughties, re-think your décolletage references. 2016's plunging necklines go lower and fit looser. Think 70s, Studio 54 glamour - dresses and tops which flash an alluring curve of the breast rather than full-on cleavage. The anti-cleavage, if you will.

Here’s how to do the trend for every occasion, as demo-d by Instagram's finest.

With A Casual Jacket

Margaret Zhang wears her deep jumpsuit with a loose-fit bomber and a hint of lacey bralet for a subtly sensual look.

70’s Style

Pernille Teisbaek serves her deep V with a side of cold shoulder and 70s flares, rolling three SS16 trends into one.

Tomboy Style

Margaret is also our inspo for this tomboyish take on the deep V, leaving her check shirt buttoned low and paired with sporty tailoring.

Layer It Up

Ok, so a navel-grazing neckline isn’t that practical in these chilly temps, but it can work with a fitted polo neck slipped underneath. This look is ever-so chic with a wrap dress, as demo-d by Lucy Williams of Fashion Me Now.

Get Shirty

Desperate to wear your deep V dress to the office? Simply pop it over a sleek white shirt and it’s instantly office appropriate.

Blackout

Danielle of We Wore What serves up her plunging daytime look in classic all-black. A bow detail choker keeps the look from being too bare.

And now you can shop the look yourself...

Urban Outfitters, Geo Lace Deep V Crop Top
Urban Outfitters, Geo Lace Deep V Crop Top, £29; urbanoutfitters.com ©Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters, Geo Lace Deep V Crop Top, £29; urbanoutfitters.com

Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli, Metallic Knitted Sweater, £500; net-a-porter.com ©Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli, Metallic Knitted Sweater, £500; net-a-porter.com

Rixo
Rixo, Camelia Dress, £295; rixo.com ©Rixo

Rixo, Camelia Dress, £295; rixo.com

Topshop
Topshop, Plunge V-Neck Jumpsuit, £59; topshop.com ©Rex

Topshop, Plunge V-Neck Jumpsuit, £59; topshop.com

New Look
New Look, V-Neck Pinafore Dress, £24.99; asos.com ©New Look

New Look, V-Neck Pinafore Dress, £24.99; asos.com

Topshop
Topshop, Botanical T-Bar Dress, £48; topshop.com ©Topshop

Topshop, Botanical T-Bar Dress, £48; topshop.com

Zara
Zara, Dress With Front Cord Detail, £17.99; zara.com ©Zara

Zara, Dress With Front Cord Detail, £17.99; zara.com

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